Equi-stim® is a product based on D glucan, the natural long-chain polysaccharide, extracted from oats and composed of glucose molecules.

Beta 1, 3 D glucan modulates and balances immune system activity.
Stress is undoubtedly one of the most common causes of immunosuppression, especially in the horse that takes part in competitions and is subject to continuous and repetitive tension. Immunodepressive conditions can cause respiratory trouble and thus spoil performance.
In contrast with other glucans, Beta 1,3 D glucan has been shown to be a non-specific immune activator, due to its form.

When used as a non-specific immunostimulant, Beta 1,3 D glucan has been shown to improve immune levels in foals born to mares treated with the substance (Krakowski et al., Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology , 68:1-11, 1999).